$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
1920s Czech Taxidermy Cow Tur Domácí Bos Taurus Hind Leg Bone Classroom Study
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very interesting early 20th Century Czech made taxidermy cow "Tur Domácí Bos Taurus" hind leg for classroom study, probably used at a University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
Iron
Black and White Speckled Longhorn Cow Hide
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black and white speckled longhorn cowhide. Great for floor, bed, couch, or wall accent in a southwestern style home or cabin. Overall white and cream color with black and grey speckl...
Cowhide
French Significantly Large & Expertly Carved Walnut Cow Head, 2nd half 19th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
The size of this carved head and the detail of the carving accompanied by the size of the horns makes this wall sculpture remarkable, likely made for a boucherie as an advertisement,...
Horn, Walnut
Aged and Patinated Cow Skull
Located in New York City, NY
Aged and patinated cow skull.
19th Century George IV Bezoar Cross Section Large Cow Died 1824 Curiosity
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rather wonderful 19th century Bezoar dated 1824, housed in a 19th century glass dome (later married together), with turned ebonised base. The small wooden display stand has been pu...
Blown Glass, Pine
Sold
H 19.5 in W 48 in D 16 in
Spanish Cow Horns Mounted on a Carved Walnut Backplate, Turn of the 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The horns mounted to an interestingly carved walnut "skull piece" and a shaped backplate.
Highland Cow Shouldermount
Located in Noord-Brabant, NL
Highland Cow Shouldermount with Real Skin on PU Form
White Ecuadorian Cow Hide Rug
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Gray/white large cow hide rug. Short hair.
Cowhide
Early 20th Century Cow Skull
Located in Glamis, Angus
A fine example of an early 20th century cow skull. Lovely color and patination. Suitable for wall mounting.
Large Mid-20th Century Upper Section of a Cow Skull
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The large cranium skull of a bovine cow (Bos taurus) having deep eye sockets and nasal cavities, and with some teeth remaining, surviving from the mid-20th century. The condition ...
Bone
Little Cow, Taxidermy, France
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional taxidermy piece of a little cow in a wonderful beige color.
Animal Skin
Brown Ecuadorian Cow Hide Rug
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Brown/white large cowhide rug. Short hair.
Cowhide
$110
H 9.13 in W 5.38 in D 4 in
Beautiful Abnormal Deer Antler Stag Taxidermy Trophy Vintage, German, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful vintage Black Forest deer antler trophy on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaque. It measures approximate 9 1/8" high, 5 3/8" wide and 4" deep. A nice addition to your ...
Antler, Wood
Hand Carved Wood Figural Bull Statue
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This skillfully executed hand carved figural bull is fully dimensional and has a rich brown color. The bull is depicted in a standing position atop a shaped wooden plinth. The muscul...
Wood
Brindle Cow Hide Rug
Located in Highland, IN
This cow hide rug is not only beautiful with it's brindle color and markings, it is in great condition.
Cowhide
$180
H 7 in W 4.63 in D 6.88 in
Beautiful Antique Black Forest Deer Antler Trophy, German, 20th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful antique Black Forest deer antler trophy dating to the late 19th century, circa 1890 or earlier. The impressive antlers are mounted on an exceptionally hand-carved wooden ...
Antler, Wood
White Leather in Natural Colors
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 1410 - White leather in natural colors and special processing , so the edges have no waviness and adhere perfectly to the floor. Now with an interesting price because I'm closing...
Leather
$3,550
H 12 in W 46.5 in D 8.5 in
Rare antique Life-Size Anatomical Model of a Human Leg, Papier-Mâché, circa 1900
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
An exceptional late 19th- to early 20th-century life-size anatomical teaching model of the human leg, most probably German or French, constructed primarily of painted papier-mâché an...
Wood, Paper composite
European Elk Horn Mount, 3rd quarter 20th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
large elk rack mounted on a shield form backplate
Antler
African Antelope Hunting Trophy Mounted on a Zinc Stand
Located in Montreal, QC
African Antelope hunting Trophy Mounted on a Zinc stand.
Bone
Rug & Kilim’s Extra Large Cowhide Rug in Brown and White Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This handmade 7x8 contemporary cowhide rug from Rug & Kilim represents an exciting new collection of rare pieces in the style—each a comfortable and stylish addition to a wide ra...
Fur, Hide, Leather
$5,500 / set
H 43.25 in W 23 in D 12 in
1 Large Mounted Sable Antelope Skull with Large Curved Ringed Horns / Antlers
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent, stunning African sable antelope with large curved ringed horns or antlers mounted on a wrought iron stand. The piece is mounted as a sculpture and conveys the presence...
Iron
Zebra-Striped Printed Leather Rug Black & White
By Sitap Carpet Couture
Located in Milan, IT
The Zebra-Striped Printed Leather Black & White Rug takes inspiration from the appeal of the animalier style. A timeless pattern full of character will make this accessory the hero i...
Leather
19th Century Black Forest Carved Stags Head
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A wonderfully well carved 19th Century Black Forest life size stag's head. Complete with three tine antlers all made from Lindenwood. Retaining his original glass eyes.
Glass, Wood
20th Century French Vintage Wall Mount Terra Bull Head
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage French wall mount sculpture in hand made in terracotta with a weathered aged patina, in good condition. The wall sculpture is meticulously handcrafted and typical for the r...
Terracotta
Deer Antler 8-Point Mount from Southern France c1960's
Located in Highwood, IL
Antler 8-Point Mount from the Southwest region of France presumably from the 1960's. What is particularly nice is the size while not being so large that the Antlers overwhelm the wal...
Antler
Eland Horn and Partial Skull Mount on Oak Backplate, early 20th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
The horn and partial skull mounted on an oak shield-form backplate
Horn
$4,475
H 43.31 in W 30.32 in D 23.63 in
Large Antique Wooden Carved Black Forest Baroque Stag Head with 10 Point Trophy
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Antique Wooden Carved Black Forest Baroque stag head with 10 Point Trophy A large antique Black Forest baroque stag head. Carved in typical abstract style of the early 18th ce...
Antler
$60,708
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
Oak
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$1,072 / set
H 5.12 in W 3.55 in D 0.99 in
19th Century Large Collection of Victorian Conchology Shell Specimens Taxidermy
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large collection of late Victorian shell specimens, the majority housed in its pine box with each specimen having its period card sleeve, the remainder displayed in glazed blue car...
Natural Fiber, Blown Glass, Paper, Pine
$494Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 26 in W 22 in D 3 in
Fabulous Natures Beauty Marine Specimens Sea Shells Collection Vitrine
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Great selection of marine specimens - sea shells, urchins, sand dollars, sea stars in display case.
Shell
$574,500
H 84 in W 56 in D 20 in
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Italian Venetian Grotto Settee by Pauly et Cie
By Pauly et Cie
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt settee with triple seashell seat and dolphin & seahorse motif (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
$337,606
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
$254,297
H 35.44 in W 185.04 in D 32.68 in
Fine Taxidermy 5 Meter Nile Crocodile by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
KING OF THE MUSEUM Since we started, we always wanted to make a very large crocodile. Wishful thinking, we thought it was. But now we were able to do so. We were lucky we could obta...
Animal Skin
20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
$1,342
H 52 in W 42 in D 10 in
Early 20th Century Softshell Turtle Skeleton (Trionychidae) Taxidermy Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A decorative softshell turtle skeleton, housed and mounted within a shadow box. The skeleton appears to be complete and well detailed, laid on a mottled paper backing, gilt slip and...
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
$22,500
H 33 in W 26 in D 44 in
Italian Baroque Rocking Chair by Pauly & Co., 19th Century Silver Leaf
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
$1,800
H 25 in W 15 in D 19 in
Vintage Alligator Waiter Standing Full Body Mount Taxidermy Ashtray Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Alligator Waiter Standing Full Body Mount Taxidermy Ashtray Stand. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 25" H x 15" W x 19" D
Wood
$28,000
H 48.82 in W 77.56 in D 23.63 in
An Impressive Fully Mounted Taxidermied African Male Lion, 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An Impressive Fully Mounted Taxidermied African Male Lion, 20th Century With a walking attitude and with head inclined to the left, raised on a naturalistic rock and sandy base, hou...
Animal Skin
Yellow Golden Pheasant Wall Mounted Taxidermy Specimen
Located in New York, NY
This Yellow Golden pheasant's in-flight pose is the perfect way to showcase all of those amazing feathers, it's a wonderful addition to any collection, perfect for town or country.
Wood, Feathers
$11,773Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.93 in W 12.6 in D 7.87 in
A 17th century Augsburg ebonized cabinet with painted pietra paesina panels
Located in PARIS, FR
An ebonized wood cabinet with painted pietra paesina panels Augsburg, southern Germany, mid-17th century Dimensions: h. 43 cm, w. 32 cm, d. 20 cm Ebonized wood, inlay of painted piet...
Marble
$33,727
H 83.47 in W 74.81 in D 88.19 in
Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Magnificent, 18th Century, Venetian, Trompe-L’œil, Painted, Bed, Superking 6ft, 180cm wide, With Massive 213cm, 6ft 10in Shaped Headboard & 149cm, 5ft Shaped Footboard & Fortuny Bedc...
Paint
The centuries-old practice of taxidermy continues to enjoy remarkable longevity, with today's top designers making mounted and preserved animals key elements of their decor.
Taxidermy captures animals in an eternal moment of animation, so perhaps it’s fitting that the deployment of these preternaturally preserved creatures — and other natural specimens — as decorative accents has endured far longer than the sell-by-date for most design trends. Certainly, the style-setting enthusiasts of tasteful decorating with taxidermy are as passionate as they are many.
Martha Stewart is a lifelong lover of the preservationist’s art, and she has proudly posed with the vintage game birds, foxes and bears that adorn Skylands, her 1920s retreat in Seal Harbor, Maine. Angelina Jolie began an avian menagerie when her daughter Shiloh brought home a dead bird she wanted to keep as a pet. Danielle Steel has an elegant Paris residence packed with exotic specimens, including a giraffe in the foyer. Over-the-top taxidermy remains the flashy signature of party planner and decorator extraordinaire Ken Fulk.
For Chicago decorator Summer Thornton, the reason for taxidermy’s persistent appeal is obvious: “There’s nothing more beautiful than natural creation.” New York designer Ryan Korban agrees: “They add a layer of whimsy to a room that no other decorative arts element can give.” Patrick Mele, another New York designer, thinks there’s a spiritual component to this attraction. These creatures, he says, “are a special gift to be around. Birds, especially, are so colorful they look hyper-real. They remind us that those crazy colors are right there in nature.”
In the vast inventory of collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs, find antique, new and vintage preserved and mounted taxidermy specimens for your Wunderkammern, mantle or carefully curated home library.
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